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Lot #340
Husband E. Kimmel

Fleet commander during the Pearl Harbor attack

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Fleet commander during the Pearl Harbor attack

World War II-dated TLS signed “H. E. Kimmel,” one page, 6 x 8.25, Commander Cruisers, Battle Force, United States Fleet letterhead, January 12, 1941. Written from Pearl Harbor as commander-in-chief of the US Pacific Fleet, a letter to James W. Hanbery, in full: "I wish to express to you and Mrs. Hanbery my sincere thanks for your kind letter congratulating me on my new assignment. It is gratifying to me to hear such confidence expressed, particularly from an old Kentuckian." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #500 - Ended May 10, 2017





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